SEUNGWOO CHUN
Seoul,41
Summary
Security and government affairs professional with 30+ years of experience in law enforcement liaison, counterterrorism cooperation, and urgent escalation management. Former Judicial Police Officer with a background in foreign espionage, counterintelligence, transnational crime response, and information protection. Extensive experience working with Korean law enforcement agencies, and host-country police, intelligence, and security services across multiple overseas postings. Proven always-on, on-call readiness supporting sensitive multi-agency coordination.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R0K
Vietnam, Vietnam
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated with law enforcement and security agencies on transnational crime and counterterrorism initiatives.
- Facilitated escalations with ROK agencies while providing security advisory support to Korean companies.
Minister-Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK
the U.S., the U.S.
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Enhanced ROK-U.S. security collaboration involving sanctions, nonproliferation, and export controls.
Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK
Cambodia, Cambodia
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with host-country law enforcement to address transnational crimes, including drug smuggling, trafficking activities and IT related offenses.
- Facilitated counter-terrorism cooperation to enhance regional security initiatives.
Judicial Police Officer
ROK Government Agency
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Conducted foreign espionage and counterintelligence investigations to protect national security.
- Coordinated effectively with ROK Police and Prosecutor's office on counter-terrorism and transnational crime cases.
- Managed confidentiality protocols and implemented technology leakage prevention measures.
Education
Ph.D.(candidate) - Security / Industrial Security
Konkuk University
01.2025
Master of International Affairs - Counterterrorism Focus
Columbia University Graduate School
M.A. - International Security Affairs
Yonsei University
International Security Affairs
B.A. - English Language and Literature
Sungkyunkwan University
English Language and Literature
Skills
- Law enforcement liaison (Korea-focused)
- Confidentiality and information protection
- Incident management
- Counterterrorism response
- Transnational crime response
- Sanctions and export controls cooperation
Languages
- English, advanced
- Japanese, beginning level
Computer Skills
- MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Awards & Honors
- Order of Meritorious Service, 2025 / Order of Patriotic Service, 2024 (ROK)
- Order of Foreign Merit, 2014 (Cambodia)
- Prime Minister's Award, 2008 (ROK)
- U.S. Army Commendation Medal, 1988 (the U.S.)
Credential
- Licensed administrative agent – English translation services (2022)
- Licensed administrative agent – general services (2020)
Timeline
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R0K
01.2023 - 01.2025
Minister-Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK
01.2017 - 01.2020
Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK
01.2011 - 01.2014
Judicial Police Officer
ROK Government Agency
01.1994 - 01.2001
Ph.D.(candidate) - Security / Industrial Security
Konkuk University
Master of International Affairs - Counterterrorism Focus
Columbia University Graduate School
M.A. - International Security Affairs
Yonsei University
B.A. - English Language and Literature
Sungkyunkwan University